About

Patient Care Technician Program

Our Patient Care Technician (PCT) program equips students with the skills to provide both medical care and daily living support across a spectrum of healthcare settings.

What is a PCT?

A PCT is a versatile medical professional who performs essential medical tasks and assists patients with daily living activities.

Program Objective

With our program, you pave the way for your healthcare career. You may choose to specialize or apply all your learned skills in an acute care center. Positions you can aspire to include nurse assistant, phlebotomy specialist, EKG monitor technician, and nurse.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, you'll be eligible to take the National Healthcare Association examination for Patient Care Technician. We also prepare you for the National Health Career Association certification examinations for Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, and EKG Technician.

Job Outlook

The PCT field is set to grow by 18% over the next 10 years, making it a rapidly expanding field with plenty of job opportunities. This role provides a flexible, entry-level option for beginning a medical career and opens doors to more specialized fields.

Organization

Careers Unlimited

Careers Unlimited

Located in Mission, Texas, Careers Unlimited is an education company focused on healthcare and IT career training. It offers 6 flexible programs, including CNA and Network Support Specialist, with a teaching approach that emphasizes hands-on clinical experience and accessible, affordable education. Students benefit from tailored financial aid, dedicated job placement support, and a no-pressure, individualized enrollment process to help them confidently start their careers.

Highlights:

  • Comprehensive healthcare training
  • Flexible course formats including hybrid options
  • Strong regional focus on South Texas
  • Emphasizes hands-on clinical experience
  • Affordable education with tailored financial aid
  • Dedicated job placement support
  • Individualized enrollment process
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